Over the years, we have experimented with all types of dinghies – looking for the perfect mix of capacity, stability, weight, and maneuverability. Solid dinghies row very well but are just too “tippy” for most guests (landlubbers) and don’t store on deck easily. Rigid inflatables with planing bottoms are fast with a big motor but very heavy! (Plus, who needs a big motor to go 100 yards?) Soft-bottom dinks are nice and light but don’t row in a straight line and are very unstable under your feet.
So, after years of playing Goldilocks, we have finally found the a dinghy that is perfect for our primary cruising ground and guest’s needs. Our new inflatable can carry guests and crew ashore in one trip but is light enough for one person to drag onto the beach on haul on deck by hand. The solid (and flat) floor provides a stable platform for entry and exit (we’ll even be adding some very aggressive non-skid treading), and the inflatable modified-v keel gives adequate tracking while rowing or motoring at slow speed. Combined with our brand new electric motor, getting to and from shore has never been simpler, safer, or more comfortable! We can’t wait to spoil our guest with this new upgrade for the 2015 season!
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